Airspace Safety: Flying in the North West

Restricted Area EGR323 North West Transit Corridor (NWTC) has replaced the Manchester Low Level Route.

To operate within this restricted area pilots must:

• fly an aircraft with a Maximum Certified Take-Off Mass of 40,000 KG or less
• maintain a minimum in flight visibility of 5 KM
• use the Manchester or Liverpool QNH (altimeter) setting
• fly below 1500 feet AMSL
• keep the indicated airspeed below 140 KTS

Detailed information on the NWTC boundaries and operational requirements is included in the UK Aeronautical Information Circular AIC Y 004/2025.

We have updated the Airspace & Safety Initiative guidance and advice for pilots Flying in the North West including a new guide to Restricted Area EGR323 NWTC.